Why do I need a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?
A resident or nonresident alien employed by the University must obtain a Social Security Number (SSN). Any individual not eligible to obtain a SSN must obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The requirement to obtain an ITIN applies primarily to nonresident aliens who receive honorarium or other payments for independent contractor services or who are recipients of scholarship or fellowship payments. The SSN or ITIN is required on individual tax returns filed with the tax authorities by the employee.
Related Questions
- If students cannot get Social Security numbers, can they get individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN) instead?
- Does the individual possess a U.S. taxpayer identification number (either a social security number or an ITIN)?
- How do I apply for a Social Security Number/Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?
